Technical Recruiter (Engineering - Post Silicon)

UST Malaysia; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UST Malaysia is seeking a Technical Recruiter (Mandarin Speaker Preferred) to lead end-to-end talent acquisition. The role emphasizes Mandarin communication with regional stakeholders and candidates, partnering with hiring managers, and building a strong candidate pipeline in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of recruiting experience, fluency in Mandarin, Malay and English, and a track record of filling senior-level technical roles.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years recruiting experience in fast-paced environments.
• Fluent in Mandarin, Malay, and English (written and spoken).
• Experience hiring for technical/semiconductor roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage sourcing, screening, offers, and onboarding.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner with department heads to define role requirements and hiring strategies.
• Sourcing Excellence: Use multiple channels to build a robust candidate pipeline.
• Mandarin Communication: Interview and correspondence in Mandarin for regional portfolios and stakeholders.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor salary benchmarks and industry trends to provide data-driven insights.

Skills

Sourcing

Interviewing

Negotiation

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Sourcing

Job description

Job Description: Technical Recruiter (Mandarin Speaker Preferred)

Role Overview: We are seeking an junior/experienced Recruiter to lead our end-to-end talent acquisition efforts. The ideal candidate will be a strategic partner to hiring managers, identifying top-tier talent while ensuring a seamless candidate experience. Proficiency in Mandarin is a core requirement to facilitate communication with regional stakeholders and candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the entire hiring process from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with department heads to define role requirements and develop effective hiring strategies.
• Sourcing Excellence: Utilize diverse channels (LinkedIn, job boards, and networking) to build a robust pipeline of passive and active candidates.
• Mandarin Communication: Conduct interviews and manage correspondence in Mandarin for specific regional portfolios and stakeholders.
• Market Intelligence: Stay updated on industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor landscapes to provide data-driven insights.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of experience in recruitment (agency or in-house), preferably within a fast-paced or corporate environment. Experience in engineering, semiconductor, electronics, or technical hiring is an added advantage.
• Language: Professional fluency in Mandarin, Malay and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Skills: Proven ability to fill complex, senior-level positions and manage high-volume pipelines.
• Exposure to hiring for semiconductor-related functions such as Post-Silicon Validation, Product Engineering, Test Engineering, Silicon Debug, Failure Analysis, Yield Engineering, ASIC/SoC Validation, DFT, Physical Design, RTL Design, or related technical domains is highly preferred.
• Tools: Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), advanced LinkedIn Sourcing and other sourcing platforms.
• Attributes: Strong negotiation skills, high emotional intelligence, and a results-oriented mindset.